Sony True Wireless WF-C500
DSEE audio restoration and a 10-hour earbud battery (20 hours total with the Qi case) set these earbuds apart, delivering clear, customizable sound in a compact design. A secure, ergonomic fit with water resistance and one-press voice assistant access adds everyday practicality for active use. Best for budget-conscious listeners who want durable, sweatproof earbuds with EQ control for workouts and casual music.
About This Earbuds
WFC500Small size, uncompromising soundDiscover the freedom of Bluetooth connectivity with our WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds. You'll enjoy high-quality audio, sound customisation and a secure fit expertly designed for your ears. And with their all-day battery life and compact, water-resistant design, you'll want to take them everywhere. Authentic sound, tailored just for youHear your music in its full gloryWhen an original music source is compressed, it loses the high-frequency elements that add detail and richness. Our Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) faithfully restores these to produce high-quality sound that’s closer to the original recording. Your sound, just how you like itWith the Sony│Headphones Connect app, you can tailor your sound to your personal preference. Choose from a variety of presets to match the sound quality with the genre of music you're listening to. Or create and save your own presets using the EQ Custom feature on the app.Compact. Lightweight. Secure.These compact buds are made to fit securely in your ears, thanks to a new ergonomic surface design.Your ideal on-the-go companionThe charging case is small enough to carry in a pocket or bag, so you can easily recharge on the go.Control it all with the click of a buttonHandy buttons let you play music, adjust the volume, access your voice assistant and make calls.Eliminating plastic wasteThe WF-C500's packaging is 100% plastic-free, reflecting our commitment to the environment.Your sound, easier than everClear hands-free callingHands-free calling is now clearer than ever thanks to a high-quality built-in microphone.Voice Assistant compatible
- Compact size to fit safely and snugly in ear
- Comes in wireless charging case
- One press connects instantly to smartphone’s voice assistant
- Can also create or tailor music of choice
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average battery (22th percentile) 22th
- Below average anc (30th percentile) 30th
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile) 31th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 18 |
| Sensitivity | 100 |
| Codecs | Ergonomic, Fast Charging, Sweatproof |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 2.5 |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony True Wireless WF-C500 | Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZAAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | Planar Magnetic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 18 | 30 | 26 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony True Wireless WF-C500 | 29.5 | 36.3 | 69.8 | 59.2 | 22.1 | 70.7 | 30.8 | 80.1 | 60.8 |
| Technics Reference Class EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 79 | 96.6 | 82.6 | 70.7 | 91.8 | 99.1 | 89.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.5 | 90.4 | 79 | 96.4 | 47.3 | 93.4 | 91.8 | 97.8 | 96.9 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.5 | 99.7 | 33.4 | 92 | 97.7 | 93.4 | 91.8 | 90 | 89.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZAAXAR Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 98.9 | 89.9 | 73.1 | 93.4 | 0 | 97.8 | 89.5 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 91.4 | 99.8 | 96.3 | 70.7 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 80.3 |
Usage Scores
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